A unique client ID generator for browser applications
biri gives you a unique ID for a browser application. The ID is generated per computer, and doesn't change unless the MAC address of the computer changes. For the web applications that have to use client-side ID generation and that struggle with private browser windows and clearing application storage, biri offers a unique solution and gives you a static ID per computer.
The primary use of biri is applications built for anonymous users where one wants to ensure the uniqueness of a user. Traditionally, backends rely on IP addresses and similar techniques, however this proves challenging for users within the same network.
biri distinguishes anonymous users and returns a unique ID for each user.
biri is dual licensed. The default license is GPL and the usage details are outlined in LICENSE.
If you are a commercial entity, you can purchase a non-GPL license which will give you rights to use it commercially without sharing source code. Please contact the authors for licensing details.
- Google Chrome +80
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Firefox
- Opera
- PWA (it won't work offline as it needs to have a network connection)
Using npm:
$ npm install biri
Using jsDelivr CDN:
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/biri/dist/biri.min.js"></script>
Using unpkg CDN:
<script src="https://unpkg.com/biri/dist/biri.min.js"></script>
In systems that use webpack or a similar bundler:
const biri = require('biri')
const uniqueId = await biri() // the returned ID will be unique per computerIn the browser:
<script src="https://unpkg.com/biri/dist/biri.js"></script>
<script>
const uniqueId = await biri() // the returned ID will be unique per computer
</script>GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3
See LICENSE for details.
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